DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thanks for all you do! I’m wondering if someone in the New Auburn area is available to shovel a walkway regularly and efficiently?

— Denise, no town

ANSWER: It’s a wonderful thing to have dependable people to help with this chore, and especially for seniors living alone it’s a godsend. I’m putting the word out! If anyone in the neighborhood shovels snow or has someone to recommend, please write in.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Regarding the Jan. 21 Sun Spots about eBay sellers, I’m an eBay consignment seller and would like to be added to the Rolodex. My company, ABC Cybersell Inc. is in Lovell, but I’ll travel anywhere to help customers. My number is 207-925-3242.

— Linda, Lovell

ANSWER: Yay! I knew Sun Spots readers would come through! Linda Candelora at ABC Cybersell Inc., eBay ID: abclovell has lots of good feedback and positive reviews on eBay (over 31,000).

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Regarding the two readers who need help with eBay, I have sold many things on eBay and would be happy to assist in any way I can. I live in Lewiston and don’t mind traveling in the Androscoggin area to either get items to sell or simply assist from their home to guide them through it. I can be contacted at lizbaker72@yahoo.com.

— Liz, Lewiston

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Literacy Volunteers-Androscoggin will hold the next tutor training workshops Feb. 16 and 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Auburn Public Library. We have many adult students waiting for help with their educational and life skill goals, from many countries, including the U.S. There are also adults with developmental disabilities who are highly motivated to become more independent by increasing their literacy skills. If you are 21 or older, read at least at a grade 12 level, and have patience, good listening skills and creativity, you have the traits of a good tutor.

Registration is required by Feb. 11. For more information, call 207-753-6658, email literacy@literacyvolunteersandro.org, or check out our website at www.literacyvolunteersandro.org.

— Tahlia, no town

DEAR SUN SPOTS: We wanted to once again spread the word that United Way of Androscoggin County has announced that it has been selected to administer a grant for Oxford County from the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program to aid in the local fight against homelessness and hunger.

The grant will be administered by a local board comprised of area nonprofit leaders, local municipalities and members of the faith community. Oxford County has been awarded $21,322 for Phase 35 of the program. The deadline to submit applications for the grant is Feb. 1. There will be no exceptions to this deadline.

Under the terms of the grant, local organizations are eligible to apply if they meet the following criteria: must be private voluntary nonprofit organizations or units of government; have an accounting system; practice nondiscrimination; have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter; and have a voluntary board of directors if a private voluntary organization.

All qualifying organizations are encouraged to apply. For more information or to obtain an application, contact Patrice Mathieu at United Way by calling 207-795-4000 or via email at reception@unitedwayandro.org or downloading the application at unitedwayandro.org.

— Patrice, Lewiston

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